Position: Senior Buyer Location: Tulsa, OK Pay: $80,000–$100,000/year
The Senior Buyer researches and purchases products for the distribution center and manages the movement of material between intercompany plants. This role oversees inventory, leads vendor negotiations, and ensures purchase orders and supply chain processes run smoothly.
Responsibilities
Oversee and maintain current inventory
Research, analyze, and forecast current and future buying trends, markets, styles, and products, with attention to specified target market and demographics
Manage all purchasing functions related to the procurement of goods and materials, including source selection, order placement, and follow-up
Manage order changes with suppliers to avoid cost and delivery delays
Negotiate pricing and delivery terms with vendors that are not part of a master agreement or corporate contract
Analyze weekly reports on past due purchase orders; follow up on back orders and communicate delays and changes to materials, manufacturing, and sales/customer service personnel as appropriate
Utilize the ERP (SAP) system in compliance with supply chain processes; ensure purchase orders are confirmed within defined time parameters
Serve as liaison to vendors and suppliers; communicate delays, changes, and errors with goods ordered and received to appropriate personnel
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
5+ years of Buyer experience required
Experience in scheduling, inventory control, or production, and/or procurement for a manufacturing environment required
Customer Service/Supply Chain/Logistics experience with SAP knowledge required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word; experience with SAP strongly preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to compile information, make decisions, and work under pressure
Fuse3 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuse3 Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.